Clay Lee
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Archive for May, 2010
New Addition to Pebble Creek Board in College Station, TX
May 28th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The Pebble Creek Owners Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new addition to their team. Mr. James Hooton has been elected to the position of President-Elect on the PCOA Board. He succeeds Mr. David Kipp, who dedicated three years of outstanding service and time to the Pebble Creek community.
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Water Conservation and Efficiency in your College Station Home
May 27th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The Bryan/College Station region has seen rapid population growth over the past decade. Combine this fact with below average rainfalls over most of the state, and we are faced with a need to prioritize water conservation and efficiency. So what can homeowners do to conserve water yet still have plenty for necessities and beautiful landscaping?
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Green Real Estate Trends in Bryan College Station
May 26th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
What started out as a trend in the Brazos Valley is now becoming a way of life for many of our citizens and businesses. Green, as we define it, is the immediate and residual impact of our products and practices. If we are causing harm at either of these two levels, whatever we are doing is not a Green practice. This Green influence has resulted in many changes in our community, from more thorough recycling practices, to eating local and organic, to planting trees. Additionally, we in the real estate world are taking note and wanting to do our part.
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Square Footage in College Station Homes
May 24th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
When buying or selling your College Station home, one of the most important factors for you to take into account will likely be the square footage. In either case of buying or selling, it is imperative to know what the price per square foot is to ensure that you are getting a fair deal. However, though obtaining the square footage of a house may seem like a cut and dried issue, that is not always the case. Depending on whether the measurement is performed by the architect or the Central Appraisal District of the Brazos Valley, one can end up with completely different figures.
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Brazos Valley: Is It Time for A Check-Up?
May 20th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
If you haven’t talked to your home insurance agent, or read your policy in years, now might be a good time. An “insurance check-up” is simply a periodic review of your coverage to make sure you have the appropriate coverage in place. Without going through your policies annually, how will you know if all of your assets are actually covered?
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Homeowner Perks for BCS in the Stimulus Package
May 19th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
I recently discussed the cost and energy saving benefits to upgrading the appliances in your home. However, the appliances comprise just one area of many that can be improved upon in your home. With the current stimulus package, there has never been a better time for members of the Bryan/College Station community to invest in energy-conserving upgrades. Billions of dollars are being made available to homeowners who want to bring down their energy bills. Here is a rundown of how you can save:
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Changes to Foreclosure Rules
May 18th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has changed how it defines foreclosed and abandoned properties. The changes in classification will now include properties in default and uninhabitable homes with code violations. This change increases the number of properties that qualify for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Through NSP, HUD awards grants to purchase and redevelop foreclosed and abandoned homes in the hopes of stabilizing local communities.
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Brazos Food Bank 25th Anniversary
May 17th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The non-profit Brazos Valley Food Bank has been serving our community by alleviating hunger for 25 years. In addition to their monthly events held year round to raise awareness and funds, their work includes serving non-profit agencies that distribute food to food insecure and hungry in the Brazos Valley.
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College Station’s Most Active
May 17th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Do you think Pebble Creek, Indian Lakes, or Stone Forest is the most physically active in College Station? Are you the fastest runner in Castlegate? Do you want to engage in a little friendly competition for bragging rights? If so, be sure your neighborhood is registered with the City of College Station’s Neighborhood Partnership Program.
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Less Extreme Home Makeover
May 14th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The continuing housing slump, which has greatly affected single-family home construction in the Brazos Valley, has extremely far-reaching effects. Even the TV show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” has been hit by the repurcussions. The show, which provides home renovations for deserving families, has seen a huge decline in the number of builders able or willing to offer their services and resources to needy families.
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